Yearly Archives: 2017
Taking a knee on farm policy
If the USDA's forecasts are right and the nation's politicians continue their feud, football players won't be the only ones on their knees in protest.
Beaver Co. offers easement for farmland preservation
The Beaver County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is accepting applications for the next round of agricultural conservation easements through Dec. 31.
Local dairy teams win at All-American Invitational
Ohio State University, Pennsylvania FFA, Wisconsin 4-H and Michigan State Ag Tech were All-American Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest winners.
Pasture systems require a good water source
Water distribution is one of the most important elements of pasture-based livestock systems. Learn how to develop a better water system on your farm.
Perch season on Lake Erie
Although many savvy anglers know that yellow perch can be caught nearly year-round, it's the months of autumn that produce the most, and largest, fish.
Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 12, 2017
The Norwayne FFA Chapter soil judging team participated in county and district judging contests the first two weeks of September.
Ask FSA Andy about farm storage loans
Having a grain bin available for delivery 24 hours a day, seven days a week saves time and helps a farming operation run more efficiently.
Collegiate competition names hog invention as finalists
Among the finalists is a team with an invention to aid in pig farming, SwineTech. It was developed by University of Iowa team members.
Top dog
The adventures of a recently promoted former emergency backup dog. Now that Ace is gone, Jagger has been promoted to Top Dog.
Spotting the American Woodcock
American Woodcocks like wet woods, moist thickets, and brushy marshes and favors a mix of open fields and forestland.
